flying up from costa rica in a few days and will be at jacks house on dec 26 looking forward to meating many of you first time going so might need somehelp finding my way around my wife could use some help from your wifesas to bus life and living on the road till arcadia wishing you all merry christmasand a happy new year john lidia & princessa

Unfortunately Dallas and I can't go but I can promise you that you will be made so welcome by everyone. Your wife will get so much information about bussin' that she may just need to take notes. Be sure to take a camera so you both can get pics of the things you really like about certain buses. Trust me, you will leave there with so many new friends, new information and full tummy's. Have fun! Cat

Ace, trust me, we really want to go. There isn't anyone that could make us shy away from a rally! We are working on a bus in OK and have other jobs to do in this part of the country. It would cost too much, money and time, for us to head that way right now. If we could work it we would be in SC right now at my parents house for Christmas. It would be worth it to be in Arcadia just to get to see.........BudRo. LOL

This will be my first time at any bus rally. Really looking forward to this. I like to see all the cool ideas that you all have done on your buses. This is my second bus. I started in 2003 with the first one. Move on to a automatic transmission because of my knee. Got the second one in June of 2007. I been working on this bus all spring and summer long. Doing update inside (was done in the mid 80's) along with new air bags, brakes, shifter, spin on filters, muffler, air filter ,transmission cooler, had a over head done. Wow, I still could keep going on. Got a lot of help form the bus boards and can't forget Luke's Thanks all looking to meeting you allBob

It sure seems that this rally is shaping up to be among the best. In various threads, there has been mention of Ed Roelle doing a seminar on generator noise and cooling, Sean Welsh doing a seminar on electrical systems and Mike Lutestanski doing a seminar on engine conversions. Of course, Tom Mason will be there with his tremendous knowledge of all things computer. I probably missed some folks, but you get the idea. We have been vendors there at least two times and will really miss being there this year.

I sent Mike the PowerPoint presentation that Sonnie Gray and I presented for two of these rallies. I hope Mike has as much fun as Sonnie and I did when we presented the subject. One of the fun parts of the presentation was showing photos of all of the "unique" engine conversions that have been done. I still collect photos of these conversions. If anyone has such photos, please send them to me: jim at rvsafetysystems dot com.

Pat and I will be doing trade shows and attending the Eagle rally in January (CA/AZ -wrong coast), so we will not be able to make this great rally. Jack and Paula are absolutely the BEST hosts ever!!! They are assisted by great folks, and end result is. with out question, among the very best bus rallies we have attended in terms of feeling welcome and having fun!!!

To answer the original post, my wife Louise has offered, if Jack can fit her in, to do a seminar on small-space living. She'll probably do something informal around the coach if she doesn't make the official seminar schedule.

thanks everbody looking forword to meeting all of you and merry chrismas to all going to the airport tonight [ well monday morning ] but going to the airport at 3 am is still night to me hate going 3 hours before a flight will try and checkin with you when a can get to a comp. up in the usa john from costa rica

To answer the original post, my wife Louise has offered, if Jack can fit her in, to do a seminar on small-space living. She'll probably do something informal around the coach if she doesn't make the official seminar schedule.-Seanhttp://http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com

Sean, that sounds like maybe a good seminar for the ladies duirng the engine swap seminar. We will discuss this when you arrive. Jack

I know Louise sent you a message on this a couple days ago. I'm sure she's waiting for an answer, so she knows how much effort to put into it ahead of time. And, yes, it would be targeted at the "bus widows" and can be opposite engine swaps or even the second half of my seminar. I think she'd like the projector -- we're both geeks.

Jack, I know Louise sent you a message on this a couple days ago. I'm sure she's waiting for an answer, so she knows how much effort to put into it ahead of time. And, yes, it would be targeted at the "bus widows" and can be opposite engine swaps or even the second half of my seminar. I think she'd like the projector -- we're both geeks.-Sean

Sean, I did not receive her email? We only have 1 projector. I wll have to see which presenters do not need it and schedule accordingly. Jack

Three of us in buses are meeting on Route 98 at 10 am on Friday in Lakeland then heading south to Arcadia. Any other bus nuts in the area that want to join in on the trip, feel free! We are meeting in the parking lot located on the south west side of Edgewood Dr. on route 98 in Lakeland.

I would love to hook up with you guys. However, Hyeyong, has banker hours. She doesn't get off work until 6:30pm Friday. Being she has to follow me down in the truck, (loaded with new RV type washer and dryer for sale) and she doesn't want to drive at night. We will be down first thing Saturday morning. Have the coffee ready.

Funny, this will be my third trip to Bussin. However, the first time with the bus. The last two years the bus has been out of state. Guess it's true what they say. Third time is a charm.

Bill that's a bummer with work and all but at least you'll be there Sat. And we'll look forward to your arrival.Paul, hurry up and retire. You'll probably have more now if you do rather than wait until later!

Anyway, we'll see whoever whenever at Bussin 09. Should be a lot of relaxing fun in the sun! Oh yea, for you guys in the snow? Its 80 here today and bright sunny bluuuuue skies!

Do you have any long rivets? I torn my air cowling off the side of the bus. The one that helps vent the radiators. I don't seem to have rivets long enough. Believe they must be 1 1/2 inches. If you have any, please bring a few with you.

Kwajdiver....for a emergency fix...could you use plastic insert or whatever stronger in the hole and screw to hold it on?

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Gerald

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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